Natural honey has been used by mankind since the past 2,500 years. The numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important aspect of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Scientists are also researching the benefits of honey in modern medicine, especially its benefit in healing wounds.
Perhaps your parents failed to mention it when they discussed the birds and the bees with you, but honey has long been known to have a multitude of healing powers with everything from relieving a sore throat, allergies, healing wounds, etc. It also goes great with peanut butter.
It contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 all of which change according to the qualities of the nectar and pollen. Besides the above, copper, iodine, and zinc exist in it in small quantities. Several kinds of hormones are also present in it. Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy.
If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may prevent your seasonal allergy. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey.
Honey has been used in many medical applications over the years, but recent studies are now able to prove its beneficial nature in some applications, including as antibacterial topical treatment for burns and ulcers. The reason is because honey has osmotic properties; that is, it tends to withdraw water. Water molecules strongly react with the sugars in honey, leaving little water available for microorganisms. Thus, infection-causing bacteria is literally dehydrated to death by honey.
The fascinating process of making honey begins when the bees feast on flowers, collecting the flower nectar in their mouths. This nectar then mixes with special enzymes in the bees' saliva, an alchemical process that turns it into honey. The bees carry the honey back to the hive where they deposit it into the cells of the hive's walls. The fluttering of their wings provides the necessary ventilation to reduce the moisture's content making it ready for consumption.
Effective use of honey during migraine attacks
For people who have frequent migraine attacks, should sip a dessert spoon of honey dissolved in half a glass of warm water at the start of the attack. Repeat after 20 minutes if needed. Its effective as migraine is stress related.
If your kids are finding hard to cope with the physical strain from the buzzing activities at school, prepare them some sandwiches with honey, butter and ham to make sure they have enough energy to sustain through the day. My kids are delighted when they see me prepare warm honey water in their bottles. They couldn't care a bit about the health benefits of honey, but simply love the taste of it!
Approximately one half of the human diet is derived directly or indirectly from crops pollinated by bees. Today honeybees are an essential part of a healthy agriculture economy. If you have allergies, honey can be beneficial. If you eat honey that is local to your area, it may prevent your seasonal allergies. Bees use the pollen from local plants and eventually it ends up in your honey.
Monday, June 9, 2008
SCID by Peterhutch
SCID stands for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. That means that Parker's immune system does not work correctly. Your immune system is composed of white blood cells which are composed of different types of cells. Two of those are called T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes. The T-lymphocytes are matured in the Thymus Gland and go around fighting different viruses. The B-lymphocytes are divided further into different cells called immunoglobulins.
SCID is actually a group of inherited disorders that cause severe abnormalities of the immune system. These disorders lead to reduced or malfunctioning T- and B-lymphocytes, the specialized white blood cells made in the bone marrow to fight infection. When the immune system doesn't function properly, it can be difficult or impossible for it to battle viruses, bacteria, and fungi that cause infections.
The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of SCID. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of SCID. Furthermore, symptoms of SCID may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of SCID.
The treatment of SCID constitutes a medical emergency. The immediate concern is to bring any current infections under control, and to strengthen the baby's weakened condition with adequate nutrition. IVIG may help to bolster the immune responses. A lasting remedy, however, requires a more drastic approach. A bone marrow transplant from a matched donor or parent is arranged as quickly as possible. Children whose SCID is due to ADA deficiency have another alternative. Injections of PEG-ADA will protect them against recurrent infections, allow them to control ordinary childhood infections such as chicken pox, and make it feasible for them to lead nearly normal lives.
SCID is usually transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait, although it may be X-linked. In most cases, the genetic defect seems associated with failure of the stem cell to differentiate into T and B lymphocytes. Many molecular defects such as mutation of the kinase ZAP-70 can cause SCID. X-linked SCID is due to a mutation of a subunit of the interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, and IL-7 receptors. Less commonly, it results from an enzyme deficiency.
SCID, this immune system disorder is defined by a severe defect in the body's production of T-cells. Your T-cells, basically, may be thought of as the Marines of your whole defense system; T-cells do not just provide a defensive wall but they are the elite fighting units that actually attack unwanted intruders in your body. Now, you can just imagine what will happen if your body has only a few of these soldiers; it will be totally impossible for your body too.
Symptoms were discovered only by means of the clinical interview appear compelling regarding the inclusion of this method in the investigation of the long-term effects of trauma. Most particularly, the finding that of the 10 cluster C symptoms discovered, nine were elicited only by the psychodynamic clinical interview raises serious concern about whether symptoms characterized by avoidance and numbing of general responsiveness can be reliably detected by standardized interviewing technique. This problem was earlier recognized by the PTSD Advisory Committee for DSM-IV, which noted the problem with standardized methodology in operationalizing criteria for the assessment of such symptoms of avoidance and numbing as denial, psychogenic amnesia, and the sense of a foreshortened future.
SCID is actually a group of inherited disorders that cause severe abnormalities of the immune system. These disorders lead to reduced or malfunctioning T- and B-lymphocytes, the specialized white blood cells made in the bone marrow to fight infection. When the immune system doesn't function properly, it can be difficult or impossible for it to battle viruses, bacteria, and fungi that cause infections.
The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of SCID. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of SCID. Furthermore, symptoms of SCID may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of SCID.
The treatment of SCID constitutes a medical emergency. The immediate concern is to bring any current infections under control, and to strengthen the baby's weakened condition with adequate nutrition. IVIG may help to bolster the immune responses. A lasting remedy, however, requires a more drastic approach. A bone marrow transplant from a matched donor or parent is arranged as quickly as possible. Children whose SCID is due to ADA deficiency have another alternative. Injections of PEG-ADA will protect them against recurrent infections, allow them to control ordinary childhood infections such as chicken pox, and make it feasible for them to lead nearly normal lives.
SCID is usually transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait, although it may be X-linked. In most cases, the genetic defect seems associated with failure of the stem cell to differentiate into T and B lymphocytes. Many molecular defects such as mutation of the kinase ZAP-70 can cause SCID. X-linked SCID is due to a mutation of a subunit of the interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, and IL-7 receptors. Less commonly, it results from an enzyme deficiency.
SCID, this immune system disorder is defined by a severe defect in the body's production of T-cells. Your T-cells, basically, may be thought of as the Marines of your whole defense system; T-cells do not just provide a defensive wall but they are the elite fighting units that actually attack unwanted intruders in your body. Now, you can just imagine what will happen if your body has only a few of these soldiers; it will be totally impossible for your body too.
Symptoms were discovered only by means of the clinical interview appear compelling regarding the inclusion of this method in the investigation of the long-term effects of trauma. Most particularly, the finding that of the 10 cluster C symptoms discovered, nine were elicited only by the psychodynamic clinical interview raises serious concern about whether symptoms characterized by avoidance and numbing of general responsiveness can be reliably detected by standardized interviewing technique. This problem was earlier recognized by the PTSD Advisory Committee for DSM-IV, which noted the problem with standardized methodology in operationalizing criteria for the assessment of such symptoms of avoidance and numbing as denial, psychogenic amnesia, and the sense of a foreshortened future.
Bronchitis by Peterhutch
Acute bronchitis is usually due to an infection and generally lasts for no more than a few weeks and will resolve either with treatment or on its own. It can be caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold and is a common complication of the cold or flu.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (lung airways), resulting in persistent cough that produces consideration quantities of sputum (phlegm). Bronchitis is more common in smokers and in areas with high atmospheric pollution. Chronic bronchitis is a disease in which there is diffused inflammation of the air passages in the lungs, leading to decreased uptake of oxygen by the lungs and increased mucus production. Bronchitis usually occurs following a viral respiratory infection or with prolonged cigarette smoking.
Signs And Symptoms — Fever is not common in people with acute bronchitis, although it may be a sign of another condition such as the flu or pneumonia. A persistent cough is the most common sign of acute bronchitis; this usually lasts between 10 and 20 days. In some people, coughing produces sputum (mucus); this does not mean that there is a bacterial infection or that antibiotics are needed.
Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is made. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes. In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. Research has shown that bacterial infection is a much less common cause of bronchitis than we used to think. Very rarely, an infection caused by a fungus can cause acute bronchitis.
With Relieve Your Bronchitis Natural Remedy, you will start fighting bronchitis within minutes. You will learn the root germ that causes bronchitis, and how to keep it from returning. The coughing fits, the wheezing, and the aches and pains will stop. You will no longer have to miss, work and school due to illness. You can save a lot of money, from running to the doctors. You can say goodbye to harmful antibiotics or medication. T
unless you are a smoker antibiotic's are not needed bronchitis is not a bacterial infection it is viral. how ever you do need to go to the doc if you are having trouble breathing or if your cough is keeping you up they will give you a abutorol inhaler and some codeine cough syrup.
It is quite difficult to choose an appropriate treatment in chronic bronchitis. It is recommended to drink lots of liquids which are very helpful for the evacuation of the mucus. It was showed that antibiotics are not the right choice to treat Bronchitis, because the most of them are caused by viruses which don't respond to this kind of treatment.
It is not very hard to avoid acute Bronchitis. It is necessary just to wash your hands frequently, get more rest and drink plenty of liquids. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. One can be contaminated with this agents by breathing coughing droplets from the air or by touching contaminated surfaces, by breathing polluted, by smoking or breathing cigarette smoke or other harmful smokes.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (lung airways), resulting in persistent cough that produces consideration quantities of sputum (phlegm). Bronchitis is more common in smokers and in areas with high atmospheric pollution. Chronic bronchitis is a disease in which there is diffused inflammation of the air passages in the lungs, leading to decreased uptake of oxygen by the lungs and increased mucus production. Bronchitis usually occurs following a viral respiratory infection or with prolonged cigarette smoking.
Signs And Symptoms — Fever is not common in people with acute bronchitis, although it may be a sign of another condition such as the flu or pneumonia. A persistent cough is the most common sign of acute bronchitis; this usually lasts between 10 and 20 days. In some people, coughing produces sputum (mucus); this does not mean that there is a bacterial infection or that antibiotics are needed.
Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by viruses that attack the lining of the bronchial tree and cause infection. As your body fights back against these viruses, more swelling occurs and more mucus is made. It takes time for your body to kill the viruses and heal the damage to your bronchial tubes. In most cases, the same viruses that cause colds cause acute bronchitis. Research has shown that bacterial infection is a much less common cause of bronchitis than we used to think. Very rarely, an infection caused by a fungus can cause acute bronchitis.
With Relieve Your Bronchitis Natural Remedy, you will start fighting bronchitis within minutes. You will learn the root germ that causes bronchitis, and how to keep it from returning. The coughing fits, the wheezing, and the aches and pains will stop. You will no longer have to miss, work and school due to illness. You can save a lot of money, from running to the doctors. You can say goodbye to harmful antibiotics or medication. T
unless you are a smoker antibiotic's are not needed bronchitis is not a bacterial infection it is viral. how ever you do need to go to the doc if you are having trouble breathing or if your cough is keeping you up they will give you a abutorol inhaler and some codeine cough syrup.
It is quite difficult to choose an appropriate treatment in chronic bronchitis. It is recommended to drink lots of liquids which are very helpful for the evacuation of the mucus. It was showed that antibiotics are not the right choice to treat Bronchitis, because the most of them are caused by viruses which don't respond to this kind of treatment.
It is not very hard to avoid acute Bronchitis. It is necessary just to wash your hands frequently, get more rest and drink plenty of liquids. Acute bronchitis is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. One can be contaminated with this agents by breathing coughing droplets from the air or by touching contaminated surfaces, by breathing polluted, by smoking or breathing cigarette smoke or other harmful smokes.
Albinism by Peterhutch
Albinism is hereditary it is not an infectious disease and cannot be transmitted through contact, blood transfusions, or other vectors. The principal gene which results in albinism prevents the body from making the usual amounts of the pigment melanin. Most forms of albinism are the result of the biological inheritance of genetically recessive alleles (genes) passed from both parents of an individual, though some rare forms are inherited from only one parent. There are other genetic mutations which are proven to be associated with albinism. All alterations, however, lead to changes in melanin production in the body.
Symptoms
There are several ethnic groups in Central and South American who carry this trait. A small blood sample is obtained from the affected individual and the parents and molecular genetic analysis of the DNA code is performed to identify the affected genes. People with albinism are born with little or no pigmentation in their eyes, skin and hair (oculocutaneous albinism) or sometimes in the eyes alone (ocular albinism).
Apart from their physical appearance, people with the condition can experience a number of associated problems, depending on which genetic type they have. Problems with vision and from skin burning in sunlight are particularly common.
The disorder may also be diagnosed based on the appearance of the skin, hair, and eyes. It is very helpful for an ophthalmologist to perform a complete examination of anyone with albinism. An electroretinogram test, to determine brain waves produced by light shined in the eye, can reveal "abnormal wiring" of the visual system in ocular forms of albinism.
Causes
Albinism is an inherited problem caused by a flaw in one or more of the genes that are responsible for directing the eyes and skin to make melanin (pigment). As a result, little or no pigment is made, and the child's skin, eyes and hair may be colorless.
The most severe form of albinism is called oculocutaneous albinism. Persons with this type of albinism have white or pink hair, skin, and iris color, as well as vision problems.
Another type of albinism, called ocular albinism type 1 (OA1), affects only the eyes. The person's skin and eye colors are usually in the normal range. However, an eye exam will show that there is no coloring in the back of the eye (retina).
In most types of albinism, a recessive trait, the child inherits flawed genes for making melanin from both parents. Because the task of making melanin is complex, there are many different types of albinism, involving a number of different genes.
Treatment
There is no treatment or cure for albinism. Since individuals with albinism have little or no melanin in their skin, they need to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and wear adequate clothing when outside to prevent ultraviolet-induced damage to the skin. The use of sunglasses will reduce the symptoms of light sensitivity as well as protecting the eyes. An ophthalmologist can treat other eye or vision symptoms. Individuals with albinism should see a dermatologist regularly to be screened for skin cancer. Albinism does not alter life expectancy or have other serious health effects.
Diagnosis of all types of OCA is obvious from examination of the skin, but detection of iris translucency, reduced retinal pigmentation, foveal hypoplasia, reduced visual acuity, and ocular movement disorders (strabismus and nystagmus) is necessary. Some surgical interventions may improve ocular movement disorders.
Symptoms
There are several ethnic groups in Central and South American who carry this trait. A small blood sample is obtained from the affected individual and the parents and molecular genetic analysis of the DNA code is performed to identify the affected genes. People with albinism are born with little or no pigmentation in their eyes, skin and hair (oculocutaneous albinism) or sometimes in the eyes alone (ocular albinism).
Apart from their physical appearance, people with the condition can experience a number of associated problems, depending on which genetic type they have. Problems with vision and from skin burning in sunlight are particularly common.
The disorder may also be diagnosed based on the appearance of the skin, hair, and eyes. It is very helpful for an ophthalmologist to perform a complete examination of anyone with albinism. An electroretinogram test, to determine brain waves produced by light shined in the eye, can reveal "abnormal wiring" of the visual system in ocular forms of albinism.
Causes
Albinism is an inherited problem caused by a flaw in one or more of the genes that are responsible for directing the eyes and skin to make melanin (pigment). As a result, little or no pigment is made, and the child's skin, eyes and hair may be colorless.
The most severe form of albinism is called oculocutaneous albinism. Persons with this type of albinism have white or pink hair, skin, and iris color, as well as vision problems.
Another type of albinism, called ocular albinism type 1 (OA1), affects only the eyes. The person's skin and eye colors are usually in the normal range. However, an eye exam will show that there is no coloring in the back of the eye (retina).
In most types of albinism, a recessive trait, the child inherits flawed genes for making melanin from both parents. Because the task of making melanin is complex, there are many different types of albinism, involving a number of different genes.
Treatment
There is no treatment or cure for albinism. Since individuals with albinism have little or no melanin in their skin, they need to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and wear adequate clothing when outside to prevent ultraviolet-induced damage to the skin. The use of sunglasses will reduce the symptoms of light sensitivity as well as protecting the eyes. An ophthalmologist can treat other eye or vision symptoms. Individuals with albinism should see a dermatologist regularly to be screened for skin cancer. Albinism does not alter life expectancy or have other serious health effects.
Diagnosis of all types of OCA is obvious from examination of the skin, but detection of iris translucency, reduced retinal pigmentation, foveal hypoplasia, reduced visual acuity, and ocular movement disorders (strabismus and nystagmus) is necessary. Some surgical interventions may improve ocular movement disorders.
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